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- [in-i-fek-choo-uh l]
- /ˌɪn ɪˈfɛk tʃu əl/
- /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tju.əl/
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- [in-i-fek-choo-uh l]
- /ˌɪn ɪˈfɛk tʃu əl/
Definitions of ineffectually word
- adjective ineffectually not effectual; without satisfactory or decisive effect: an ineffectual remedy. 1
- adjective ineffectually unavailing; futile: His efforts to sell the house were ineffectual. 1
- adjective ineffectually powerless; impotent. 1
- noun ineffectually In an ineffectual manner. 1
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Origin of ineffectually
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at in-3, effectual
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Parts of speech for Ineffectually
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ineffectually popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
ineffectually usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ineffectually
adv ineffectually
- partially — being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt.
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
- incompetently — not competent; lacking qualification or ability; incapable: an incompetent candidate.
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
- ineffectively — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
adverb ineffectually
- indecisively — characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided.
- feebly — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
- impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- fruitlessly — In a fruitless manner.
- insufficiently — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
Antonyms for ineffectually
adverb ineffectually
- competently — having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified: He is perfectly competent to manage the bank branch.
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